Cheddar was invented in Somerset, England in the 15th century on a dairy farm near Cheddar Gorge. It was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth the first and one of the gastronomic delights of court. Cheddar quickly became a part of the staple diet-- great hunks of it eaten with bread and washed down with strong ale. The recipe was later taken to the U.S.A., Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and to anywhere else that the English emigrated. Good cheddars can be made elsewhere, but the best cheddars in the world still come from Somerset and the neighboring counties of Devon and Dorset. Quicke's Traditional Mature Cheddar is handmade on a simple farm near Exeter in Devon. Aged for 12 months, it is a full-bodied, buttery cheese that is quite sharp and utterly divine.

I have not had a yummy cheddar cheese for a very long time. igourmet delivered a delight with Quicke's Traditional Mature Cheddar. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will purchase more cheeses from igourmet. thank you!

By Dean Shultisfrom Sebring FLon Feb 10, 2015

Quicke's Traditional Mature Cheddar

This is good English cheddar. We enjoyed it very much but it's not the best aged English cheddar that we've had. Goes good with Branston pickle.

By Billfrom GAon Jun 21, 2014

Father's Day Gift

Excellent along with the sausage I ordered.
Thanks for making the day special.

By r.j. fosterfrom fort myers floridaon Dec 09, 2011

simply outstanding

as a unique flavor that is simple YET COMPLEX this will delight and tease flavor buds.

By Laurenfrom South Carolinaon Nov 26, 2010

Nice but not as sharp as I would have liked

plus there was a fair chunk that had mold that had to be cut away which took away about 1/5 of the cheese.

By DTfrom Saratoga Springs, NTon Nov 23, 2008

Would make an incredible mac & cheese!

Although we had this cheese as an appetizer, I can't wait to try it in mac & cheese!

By julie pfrom cocoa beach, floridaon Nov 13, 2008

another keeper!

This cheese was very very nice and sharp, and tasty at the same time. I love the sharpest cheeses I can find, and this one won my heart. I would order it again.

By fredgarvfrom seattleon Jun 25, 2008

maybe its' just me but...no

I love cheddar and this sounded so good, but it really tasted bad. I don't know why as I'm no cheese expert, but it tasted sour and seemed to have an off taste to it, almost vinegary.

By cheddar headfrom Durham, NCon Oct 16, 2007

Wonderful sharp cheese

This cheese is a true parotid stimulator and if you love sharp cheese a must try. I eat this cheese by itself as a dessert. I make the comment I don't want a cracker to touch this cheddar.